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Functional siloxane

ZINC CARBOXYDECYL TRISILOXANE

CAS -
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A zinc-modified trisiloxane that conditions skin with silky slip. Specific safety data is limited and the broader siloxane class is under environmental review.

Function

BULKING

Skin benefits

  • Modified siloxane providing silky skin feel
  • Zinc moiety may add mild astringent or antimicrobial character
  • Acts as conditioning agent and emollient
  • Improves spreadability in formulations

Known concerns

  • Limited public safety dossier for this specific siloxane
  • Siloxane class faces evolving environmental scrutiny
  • Specific mechanism and efficacy not well established
  • Not a CIR-reviewed material

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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